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This moving graphic memoir explores identity, belonging, and mental health as one young woman searches for a place that feels like home. Beautifully illustrated and emotionally honest, it offers a powerful glimpse into the courage it takes to heal and grow.
Ash, a nonbinary teen struggling to find their place in the world, decides to escape society’s noise and expectations by living off the grid in the California wilderness. Inspired by their late grandfather’s dream of building a hidden cabin, Ash sets out alone with their dog, hoping to reconnect with nature and find purpose.